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CA.VI.A.K5bFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

b. Wind correction angle

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Plotting a course, including: b. Wind correction angle

Bottom line

The wind correction angle is expressed in degrees right or left of the true course.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH Glossary (p. G-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 16 (pp. 16-13–16-14) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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